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The article discusses the political background leading to the referendum for a British exit from the European Union (EU), known as Brexit. Topics include public opinion about British Prime Minister Theresa May, British national identity in relation to social conflict regarding Brexit, and the lack of potential political leaders to serve as prime minister in the future.

Presents a special supplement on the issues raised by a new series of twentieth-century `secret history' documentaries being screened on British television. Mission statement for this supplement; Introduction to the 'Secret History' television documentary series; Comparison of the investigative approach of historians and journalists; Difficulties experienced by contemporary historians in uncovering secret histories.

Deals with the use of oral evidence as a source of contemporary history. Focus of criticisms on the interview process; Advantages of biography over memoirs; Information on the formation of the Institute of Contemporary British History.

Discusses the decision of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to choose his own time to relinquish the office of Prime Minister despite pressures from Cabinet colleagues. Impact of the landslide Labour Party victory of 1945 on Churchill; Meeting in 1947 in which senior party figures met to discuss the question of Churchill future; Condition of Churchill in 1954 after leaving office.

An essay is presented on the role of upper-class alumni of public schools, or elite private schools, in Great Britain's participation in World War I and on how that role has been characterized in British academic and popular culture, as of 2013. The author takes issue with the frequent depiction of uncaring and incompetent upper-class officers as responsible for the deaths of lower-class soldiers. Works cited include "The Old Lie: The Great War and the Public School Ethos" by Peter Parker.

The challenge posed to humanity by artificial intelligence (AI) will be much harder to solve than global warming. It is an excellent and timely piece of analysis by Daniel Susskind, who with his father Richard wrote the seminal The Future of the Professions (2015), which explored the impact of digital technologies on employment in the professions. Though the AI-informed technologies of the future will not take over all jobs, they will adopt more and more activities currently performed by humans, leaving the remaining roles only for the most highly skilled: "as we move through the 21st century, the demand for the work of human beings is likely to wither away, gradually", he writes. [Extracted from the article]

The article assesses the performance of women politicians who have been appointed British education secretary. Topics discussed include the reasons education secretary is the most popular Cabinet position for women, the reasons Shirley Williams is considered the most notable female politician who has occupied the education secretary position and the characteristics and skills necessary to become a successful education secretary in Great Britain.

A personal narrative is presented which explore's the author's experience of working as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham, receiving preferential and special treatment, and managing universities and schools.

In this article, the author discusses about achieving and transforming transparency among schools in Great Britain. Topics discussed include steps taken by the Department of Education in building new free schools in the country; impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on job market and economic growth; and improvement of academic focus in the schools.

The article looks at education in Great Britain as of 2014, focusing on private schools and inequality of educational opportunity. The author expresses the view that neither the Conservative Party nor the Labour Party has been willing to address the country's educational inequality and suggests a cross-party commission on the issue. He offers proposals including requiring private schools as well as top-performing public schools to reserve some places for low-income children.

The article discusses the state of independent schools in Great Britain, noting the increase in tuition that has made the schools unaffordable for most middle class students and the schools' increasing attempts to recruit elite foreign students. It addresses the differences in educational quality between state funded schools and independent schools, public opinion of high educational costs, and the moral purpose of independent schools.

The author warns the higher education sector of Great Britain against complacency as British students from all classes look to the U.S. for education and academic research challenges rise in East Asia and India. He recognizes the high rankings of British universities, high spending on undergraduates, and innovations. He raises concern over the little attention paid to student well-being and to the breadth of the student experience.

The author explains why the academy in Great Britain should stand up for International Baccalaureate (IB). The author explains that while the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and A levels are in trouble, IB is considered the jewel in the crown of British education. However, unless universities stand up for IB, the author points that IB will retreat to international schools and affluent independent schools.

The author offers opinions on education in Great Britain. It is argued that schools and universities are failing in their primary mission of facilitating academic achievement by students because of a paradoxical overemphasis on the tests and examinations which it is said have mistakenly been seen as an indication of a student's actual knowledge.

The authors call on universities in Great Britain to support a radical shift that places learning, rather than assessment, at the centre of the curriculum. The Middle Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) allows teachers to develop and deliver the curriculum in their own disciplines, but asks them to plan each course with an awareness of links with other subjects. The participation of Wellington College in the MYP is discussed.

The article presents the views of Andrew Hamilton, the outgoing vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford, on the higher education Green Paper. Hamilton warned that the teaching excellence framework discussed in the Green Paper could send negative messages to the world about the quality of teaching at British universities. It is stated that vice-chancellors have only themselves to blame for failing to provide the quality of leadership of teaching that their students deserve.

The authors present a response to the article "Diplomas threaten our independence," by Bernard Trafford in the November 28, 2008 issue of the publication. They focus on the decision of Wellington College to offer a level 3 diploma in engineering beginning in September 2009. The benefits of the diploma as a vocational degree in conjunction with traditional academic studies are explored. The authors argue that diplomas can provide students with strong backgrounds for university study.

In this article the author shares his experience of his forthcoming move from being leader of Wellington College, an independent school, to head the University of Buckingham, the first private university of Great Britain.

Discusses the courses of actions that the British Conservative Party must take in order to recover from the electoral defeat it suffered in the hands of the Labour Party on May 1, 1997. Causes of the Conservatives' electoral defeat; Radical action needed by Conservatives to revitalize the party.

The author argues that the best way to improve teaching in universities is via annual appraisals involving student feedback. He realizes that teaching can be learned through listening, change and mentoring practitioners with feedback of students. He believes that great teachers possess optimism, love of their subject and student, and curiosity about their discipline. He expresses skepticism of the suggestion that academics should be required to have formal qualifications in teaching.

The author presents an open letter to Ed Balls, shadow chancellor of Great Britain's Labour Party, urging him to resign. He argues that Labour leader Ed Miliband would benefit from Balls' absence, and that by resigning Balls would make it possible for Labour to present itself to voters as a party rid of factionalism. He suggests that Balls consider teaching or writing a book during his hiatus from politics.

The author ponders on the status of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme being implemented in Great Britain in 2011. He emphasizes that IB has the capability of preparing students for the future. He also explains the need for British colleges and universities to incorporate IB in their offerings.

The author recommends expansion as the key to regain the quality of education in Great Britain. Britain used to lead the world in the field of higher education and research, according to the author. Public spending on domestic education is criticized. Expansion of universities in other countries is cited as an example of global competition for quality education.

The author reflects on the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) examination results in Great Britain. He explains that results have been improving and refutes allegations that the increase is a result of easier papers. He also discusses the use of league tables in the education system, suggesting that they can promote teaching only for the result of a high grade.

The author reflects on the teaching of physical training (PT) in Great Britain. He discusses its role in Chinese education and argues that it should also be a requirement in the curriculum of Great Britain. The benefits of physical exercise are explored and it is suggested that PT is more beneficial to children than participating in sports teams.

The author reflects on the state of the Church of England in 2008. He explains that the topics of discussion at conferences relate to issues of homosexuality and gender rather than service and peace. He argues that teaching children to focus on their emotions is not always good for child development and suggests that a balance is needed between well-being and education.

The author discusses the supremacy that China will have over the rest of the world in the field of education and how that will impact education in Great Britain. It is noted that few English college students are learning Chinese compared to the number of Chinese students learning to speak English. The three obstacles to learning Mandarin is that there are few teachers who can command it, it is a difficult language, and it is offered after school hours are over.

The article complains about the lack of "great minds" to plan and implement education in Great Britain. However, the author praises scholars such as David Hargreaves, David Hopkins, Paul Black, and Dylan Wiliam. Of particular note is Martin Seligman who pioneered the research into the emotional and social aspects of learning. Scholar Howard Gardner is also praised for his research on multiple intelligences and Arthur Costa is also mentioned for his research on independent learning.

The author considers a recommendation from Great Britain's Girls' Day School Trust that teachers be contractually required to work in both the public and private sector throughout the course of their careers. The stigma formerly attached to associating with schools in other sectors is noted and the author praises the Trust's recommendation. The common considerations of public and private school teachers are outlined.